Lihue, Hawaii vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 43.9% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $50,494 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Lihue, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.3% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher